Conversation:

...my father Viljam, who died 10 years ago, in a disease called ALS

...Jacqueline, the mother of one of my best friends, and almost my second mother, we had a very special friendship

...Maria, member of my Balkan folk dance group some years ago, killed by a car driving way too fast, only 15 years old

...and my grandmother Aino, who died this summer

...My grandma Grace who was cremated in spring this yeah....

year even

...my Granddad, who I KNOW was humming along with all the music we played at his funeral this last March-- I think of you all the time and smile(thanks for the memories and inspiration-- YOU are a muse!!!)...

...my Great-grandmother, another muse of my life and in my family-- "Mother and Educator"...

...John Lennon.

...both grandfathers, who died of different forms of cancer; my uncle who died of a heart attack; and my best friend's brother who died of AIDS.

G7

My grandmother, who died last Tuesday...
The funeral service will be in 12 hours from now.


(Thanks for this page Titania!!!)

"Wonderful page, this!"
*lights candles for*
"My mom...full blooded Cherokee who was a smart, beautiful, fun
loving dedicated wife, mother & nurse. She crossed over 2-21-94
And for my Uncle Jesse Cerlan who crossed to the other side on
10-26-00......and all the Sailors who passed on the USS Cole."

... for my grandfather, who inspired me in so many ways

"Er, my mama just gave me a good rap on the arm...she died on
2-21-1992...not '94...sheesh...ya' know, they cross over, but they still are with us. Mom comes with the smell of coffee & cigs."

Bless you, Titania.
My candle is for my grandma, Ella, who passed away on the 8th April, 1985. She is always with me. I miss her so much...*pauses to wipe away the tears* Happy birthday for the 6th September, my love.

My son Daniel, who never had a chance, I never set eyes on you 23 years ago they just whisked you away, I didn't even bury you. I love you still and I will never forget you.

My brother Philip, who died before I was born, I wish I'd known you.
Our mother still cannot speak your name without breaking down, and you would have been 50 years old this year...on the 3rd September...

My Aunt Minnie, I have a photograph of you & your mum at your Christening, you were born in 1913, and you died when you were 5, just before your little sister, my mother was born. I know you've watched us from Heaven...our guardian Angel. Do you know how I have longed to see you, touch you, hug you? How I feel robbed that I never had a maternal Aunt? Of course you know...

For Moira, the midwife who delivered my little brother in 1963, performed an emergency caerserian and saved both their lives; you became my brother's godmother & my mum's best friend, a family friend until 1993 when you died; you did not deserve to suffer as you did.

I have friends whom I wish to remember as well, but I will post them late.
*goes to put the kettle on, & mentally hugs the previous visitors*

... all the dear ones gone away. I've met wonderful people who's time was so short.
... for Martin who died in car accident at Christmas Eve '98.
... for boys on "Kursk"
and for those who went with "Estonia"

... and for all the unborn children who's tears were never seen.

...for my Ganddad who died least year

...for my cat, Charlotte who also died last year aged 17

...for everyone who has perished in Israel and Palestine

For all those I have known and lost you know who you are and what you meant then and always.

... my daughter Sarah who was stillborn on May 11th 1998.

And another candle for all those children who are not allowed one single breath in this world.